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234 million Americans are using mobile devices

Tue, 2011-12-06 22:19 - By

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According to a study by comscore, a total of 234 million Americans use mobile devices. The study found Samsung to be the top handset manufacturer with 25.5% marketshare. LG comes in second with 20.6% marketshare, followed by Motorola with a 13.6% share. Meanwhile Apple accounted for a 10.8% share of mobile subscribers, while RIM was found to have a 6.6% share of the market.

The study further observed trends in the smartphone market, finding that Apple’s iPhone makes up for 28.1% of the market, and is used by one in ten mobile subscribers.

Batelco and IPTV to offer high quality etertainment to Bahrain's residents

Sat, 2011-10-08 13:15 - By

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Batelco, the principal telecoms operator on the island of Bahrain, has confirmed that it will launch its new IPTV service shortly in two recently-developed residential areas.

The new service will offer a combination of free-to-air content and premium bouquets such as

Google to acquire Motorola Mobility, enhances competition in mobile computing

Tue, 2011-08-16 05:15 - By

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Google Inc. will acquire Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc. for an agreed $40.00 per share in cash, or a total of about $12.5 billion. While Motorola Mobility is a dedicated Android partner, the acquisition will supercharge the Android ecosystem and will enhance competition in mobile computing.

The acquired share is a premium of 63% to the closing price of Motorola Mobility shares on Friday, August 12, 2011. The transaction was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies. Motorola Mobility will remain a licensee of Android and Android will remain open. Google will run Motorola Mobility as a separate business.

Tech Mahindra participates in Arab Advisor's 8th Media and Telecom Convergence at panel discussion on social media

Sun, 2011-06-26 07:46 - By

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The adoption of social media is rapidly accelerating among businesses in the Middle East region, strategically placing itself as an integral element to today's marketing mix.

Amman gears up for the 8th Media and Telecoms Convergence Conference

Mon, 2010-12-20 23:04 - By

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The Arab Advisors Group has announced that the 8th Media and Telecoms Convergence Conference will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel - Amman on June 6 & 7 2011. Following the 7th Media and Telecoms Convergence Conference 2010, which was sponsored by Orga Systems (main sponsor), Qualcomm, ESKADENIA Software, Asiacell, Orange, Ericsson, Itisaluna, Zain, Umniah – Batelco and Motorola, the conference will be addressed by 40 visionary executives and industry leaders, and will include over 500 telecoms and media industry delegates from around the world.

BPG Group and BLUE sign joint venture agreement for Mena

Wed, 2010-09-08 15:40 - By

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BPG Group (Bates PanGulf LLC), one of the marketing solutions groups in the Middle East, today shared information on its latest joint venture. BPG BLUE - a new digital arm formed to bring the best-in-class digital marketing solutions to the MENA region.

Adobe announces availability of Flash Player 10.1 for mobile

Wed, 2010-06-23 07:10 - By

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HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan inaugurates Arab Advisors 7th annual Media and Telecoms Convergence Conference

Mon, 2010-06-07 18:56 - By

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HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan inaugurated today The 7th Annual Media and Telecommunications Convergence Conference taking place in Amman at the Four Seasons Hotel. The massive two-day conference brings together top regional and global media and telecoms industry executives.

7th annual Media and Telecoms Convergence Conference brings together top media and telecom executives

Mon, 2010-06-07 18:49 - By

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HRH Princess Sumaya, President of Al Hassan Science City and the Royal Scientific Society, called for the establishment of national strategies and regional networks to support scientific innovation and talents.

In a keynote address at the conference’s opening ceremony this morning, HRH highlighted Al Hassan Science City’s efforts towards bridging the gap between the Kingdom and developed countries with the aim of setting up an information economy and empowering Jordan to enter international markets.

Memac OgilvyAction expands into Saudi and Lebanon

Wed, 2009-09-16 09:32 - By

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